“We’ve extended our factory opening hours until 2pm, from noon, due to the demand. Some of our customers have even taken deliveries twice because they didn’t realise how good the weather was going to be.”

Paul van Looy, owner of VL’s fish and chip shop near Southend Pier, said: “It’s been a very busy weekend and it’s the start of May.

There’s a long summer ahead of us, so let’s hope it continues.”

There were huge queues at seafront attractions like Adventure Island, on Western Esplanade.

On Sunday, England and Tottenham right back Kyle Walker was in town. The 23-yearold tweeted yesterday to Adventure Island: “Had a great day with the family yesterday.

Thanks for the tickets, we’ll be back soon.”

But it wasn’t as good elsewhere.

East Beach in Shoebury remained closed due to munitions having been found there.

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A few people turned out to sunbathe or enjoy the greensward close to the beach, but traders were not happy that most people stayed away.

Harish Panchal who runs Station News, in High Street, said: “It’s been very quiet. I hope they do what they need to do there as quickly as possible so people can enjoy the beach again.”

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On Sunday, England and Tottenham right back Kyle Walker was in town. The 23-yearold tweeted yesterday to Adventure Island: “Had a great day with the family yesterday. Thanks for the tickets, we’ll be back soon.” ____________________ _______ Whilst some other people scraping a living together can't afford to take the family down for the day to enjoy the park.

On Sunday, England and Tottenham right back Kyle Walker was in town. The 23-yearold tweeted yesterday to Adventure Island: “Had a great day with the family yesterday.
Thanks for the tickets, we’ll be back soon.”
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Whilst some other people scraping a living together can't afford to take the family down for the day to enjoy the park.DogsMessInLeigh

On Sunday, England and Tottenham right back Kyle Walker was in town. The 23-yearold tweeted yesterday to Adventure Island: “Had a great day with the family yesterday. Thanks for the tickets, we’ll be back soon.” ____________________ _______ Whilst some other people scraping a living together can't afford to take the family down for the day to enjoy the park.

Score: 12

pembury53 says...12:52pm Wed 7 May 14

DogsMessInLeigh wrote…

On Sunday, England and Tottenham right back Kyle Walker was in town. The 23-yearold tweeted yesterday to Adventure Island: “Had a great day with the family yesterday. Thanks for the tickets, we’ll be back soon.” ____________________ _______ Whilst some other people scraping a living together can't afford to take the family down for the day to enjoy the park.

as sure as night follows day, money follows money...... not convinced about his form for the mighty spurs this season though.....

[quote][p][bold]DogsMessInLeigh[/bold] wrote:
On Sunday, England and Tottenham right back Kyle Walker was in town. The 23-yearold tweeted yesterday to Adventure Island: “Had a great day with the family yesterday. Thanks for the tickets, we’ll be back soon.” ____________________ _______ Whilst some other people scraping a living together can't afford to take the family down for the day to enjoy the park.[/p][/quote]as sure as night follows day, money follows money...... not convinced about his form for the mighty spurs this season though.....pembury53

DogsMessInLeigh wrote…

On Sunday, England and Tottenham right back Kyle Walker was in town. The 23-yearold tweeted yesterday to Adventure Island: “Had a great day with the family yesterday. Thanks for the tickets, we’ll be back soon.” ____________________ _______ Whilst some other people scraping a living together can't afford to take the family down for the day to enjoy the park.

as sure as night follows day, money follows money...... not convinced about his form for the mighty spurs this season though.....

Score: 3

ddf35 says...2:56pm Wed 7 May 14

yeah, the world of being famous is so weird - "now you're famous and have lots of money - lets give you free stuff"

yeah, the world of being famous is so weird - "now you're famous and have lots of money - lets give you free stuff"ddf35

yeah, the world of being famous is so weird - "now you're famous and have lots of money - lets give you free stuff"

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carnmountyouknowitmakessense says...6:16pm Wed 7 May 14

DogsMessInLeigh wrote…

On Sunday, England and Tottenham right back Kyle Walker was in town. The 23-yearold tweeted yesterday to Adventure Island: “Had a great day with the family yesterday. Thanks for the tickets, we’ll be back soon.” ____________________ _______ Whilst some other people scraping a living together can't afford to take the family down for the day to enjoy the park.

Which is why it's important to learn to save up. A roaring weekends trade, forced me to make two trips to the bank on Tuesday

[quote][p][bold]DogsMessInLeigh[/bold] wrote:
On Sunday, England and Tottenham right back Kyle Walker was in town. The 23-yearold tweeted yesterday to Adventure Island: “Had a great day with the family yesterday.
Thanks for the tickets, we’ll be back soon.”
____________________
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Whilst some other people scraping a living together can't afford to take the family down for the day to enjoy the park.[/p][/quote]Which is why it's important to learn to save up.
A roaring weekends trade, forced me to make two trips to the bank on Tuesdaycarnmountyouknowitmakessense

DogsMessInLeigh wrote…

On Sunday, England and Tottenham right back Kyle Walker was in town. The 23-yearold tweeted yesterday to Adventure Island: “Had a great day with the family yesterday. Thanks for the tickets, we’ll be back soon.” ____________________ _______ Whilst some other people scraping a living together can't afford to take the family down for the day to enjoy the park.

Which is why it's important to learn to save up. A roaring weekends trade, forced me to make two trips to the bank on Tuesday

Score: 0

the25man says...6:50pm Wed 7 May 14

Well Southend has got more things to do than other towns and with the sun out and all the sand brought in to form some beaches its starting to pay off. I know the alterations to the front was not popular with some but watch the kids in the fountains to see fun in action and it's free.

Well Southend has got more things to do than other towns and with the sun out and all the sand brought in to form some beaches its starting to pay off.
I know the alterations to the front was not popular with some but watch the kids in the fountains to see fun in action and it's free.the25man

Well Southend has got more things to do than other towns and with the sun out and all the sand brought in to form some beaches its starting to pay off. I know the alterations to the front was not popular with some but watch the kids in the fountains to see fun in action and it's free.

Score: 0

jayman says...10:29pm Wed 7 May 14

"Southend-on-sun"... . really?? that's the worst use of hyphenation ever

"Southend-on-sun"...
. really?? that's the worst use of hyphenation everjayman

"Southend-on-sun"... . really?? that's the worst use of hyphenation ever

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